COMPLETE: Time Telling Through the Ages - Harry C. Brearley -jo

Solo or group recordings that are finished and fully available for listeners
Post Reply
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

Time Telling Through the Ages by Harry Chase Brearley (1870 - 1940).

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page here:

https://librivox.org/time-telling-through-the-ages-by-harry-chase-brearley/

A history of timekeeping from the stone age through to American mass production, covering timepieces from the sundial and water clock through the key inventions driving advances in the accuracy of clocks and watches in both Europe and America. The book was conceived and sponsored by the Ingersoll Family as a celebration of their then 25 years of watchmaking. ( Chris Cartwright)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
    2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/files/47928/47928-h/47928-h.htm
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

      Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening! Level of prooflistening requested: standard

      Please don't download or listen to files belonging to projects in process (unless you are the BC or PL). Our servers are not set up to handle the greater volume of traffic. Please wait until the project has been completed. Thanks!

      Magic Window:



      BC Admin

      Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Technology & Engineering

      Keywords that describe the book: timekeeping, clocks, watches, history of clocks

      ============================================
    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430

      Set your recording software to:
      Channels: 1 (Mono)
      Bit Rate: 128 kbps
      Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
    7. DURING recording:
      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of Time Telling Through the Ages. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
      • If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • Say:
        "Time Telling Through the Ages, by Harry Chase Brearley. [Chapter]"

      END of recording
      • At the end of the section, say:
        "End of [Chapter]"
      • If you wish, say:
        "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
        "End of Time Telling Through the Ages, by Harry Chase Brearley. "

      There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.

      Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
    8. AFTER recording
      Need noise-cleaning?
      Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
      Save files as
      128 kbps MP3
      timetellingthroughtheages_##_brearley_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. timetellingthroughtheages_01_brearley_128kb.mp3)
    9. Example ID3 V2 tags ID3 tags are now optional. They are added automatically during cataloging.

      Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
      • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
        Image
        (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
      • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: knotyouraveragejo
      • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
      • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.

      Any questions?
      Please post below
knotyouraveragejo
LibriVox Admin Team
Posts: 22080
Joined: November 18th, 2006, 4:37 pm

Post by knotyouraveragejo »

I'll MC this for you Chris. MW will be available shortly.
Jo
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

That's great. Thanks a lot Jo!
JorWat
Posts: 1681
Joined: February 16th, 2009, 10:20 am
Location: Oxfordshire, England

Post by JorWat »

Ooh, I do like me some non-fiction. Can I volunteer as DPL?

I actually read a couple of books about the history of timekeeping and calendars not too long ago (The Calendar and Mapping Time: The Calendar and Its History), so it will be interesting to compare.
Last edited by JorWat on October 1st, 2018, 11:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
Jordan

Alcohol and Maths don't mix. So never drink and derive.
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

Hi Jordan,

I'd be delighted. I thought I'd struggle to get a DPL for this. Thank you!

I've been a clock repairer myself, hence my interest.

Best Regards, Chris.
knotyouraveragejo
LibriVox Admin Team
Posts: 22080
Joined: November 18th, 2006, 4:37 pm

Post by knotyouraveragejo »

Chris,

I've added Jordan as DPL. As soon as you get the MW filled in, we will be ready for Readers Wanted. :)
Jo
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

Hi Jo,

Think we're ready to roll...

Best Regards, Chris.
realisticspeakers
Posts: 2033
Joined: December 6th, 2010, 5:15 pm

Post by realisticspeakers »

Hi!

Can I read 7, 17, and 18 please.
Truth exists for the wise, Beauty for a feeling heart: They belong to each other. - Beethoven
Disclaimer:
"Kind reader, if this our performance doth in aught fall short of promise, blame not our good intent, but our unperfect wit."
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

They're yours. Congratulations on being the first reader (Except me...)!

Thanks, Chris.
Eduard Rochester
Posts: 1512
Joined: January 5th, 2011, 2:14 am
Location: Chula Vista, CA

Post by Eduard Rochester »

I'll read Section 8.
Sir Eduard Rochester
Southern Desert Wind Collective
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

Thanks very much!
smike
Posts: 1941
Joined: April 23rd, 2013, 3:44 am
Location: Germany

Post by smike »

Ooh, this sounds interesting. Put me down for section 1, please. :)
Claudia

So much to do, so little time...
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

It's yours Claudia.
mennaaa
Posts: 3
Joined: October 5th, 2018, 4:24 am

Post by mennaaa »

can i get section 2 &3
ccfpcl
Posts: 243
Joined: June 13th, 2013, 7:36 am

Post by ccfpcl »

Hi.

Thank you and welcome to Librivox!

Please first submit a sample recording of about a minute's duration https://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/1-Minute_Test to be sure all your technical settings are correct. There are links on the test page to other guides to recording that might be helpful as well. When your test has worked out, come back and ask for any open section you would like to record. :)

Best Regards, Chris.
Post Reply